2014

Truth or tactics in Tunisia? Ben Ali's historic speech

Friday, 14 January 2011 Frida Dahmani in Tunis

After weeks of rioting, Tunisia's president took to the airwaves on 13 January to promise new liberties and announce he would not run in the 2014 election. His speech has been cautiously welcomed and thousands have gathered on the streets of Tunis, but doubts remain if Tunisia will see any real change.